Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Requirements

 

Overview

Applied Science programs provide the skills and work experience you’ll need to qualify for employment. The programs include general education courses to assure that you have a basic understanding of writing, mathematics, human relations, and social sciences and/or humanities. CCC's Cooperative Work Experience program offers credit for some on-the-job experience with local employers in the field of a student's choosing. 

Program Requirements

Writing

Complete 2 courses of WR121 and either WR122, WR227, BA214, or a specified course meeting the AAS program.

Complete Courses with a grade of C or better.

WR121English Composition

4

 

And

 

WR122Advanced Composition

4

Or

WR227Technical Writing

4

Or

BA214Business Communication

4

Or

A course specified by the specific Applied Science program

Mathematics

Complete 1 course from the following list:

Complete with a grade of C or better.

MTH065Mathematics for Applied Sciences

4

MTH095Algebra - Intermediate

4

A higher numbered math course specified by the Applied Science program

Arts and Letters/Social Sciences

Complete 6 credits of Arts & Letters and/or Social Science courses from the following list:

Human Relations

Complete 1 course from the following list:

Complete with a grade of C or better.

BA206Management Fundamentals

3

BA285Human Relations in Business

3

BLD207Project Management

3

COM115Intercultural Communication

4

COM219Small Group Discussion

4

MAS207Leadership and Managerial Skills

4

PSY101Psychology of Human Relations

3

PSY190Stress Theory and Management

3

Program Courses

  • Required Courses: As prescribed in the specific Applied Science program.
  • Technical Electives: Technical electives provide student choice within an approved program. The number of technical option credits available is specified by the individual Applied Science programs.
  • Electives: The number of elective credits is specified by the specific Applied Science program. Students have the opportunity to choose these courses numbered 100 - 299.

Guidelines

  • Complete a total of 90 credits of college-level coursework. College-level courses are numbered 100 or higher. Courses numbered 001-099 are considered developmental.
  • Complete at least 24 credits at Clatsop Community College.
  • Specific courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Maximum 24 credits "P" may be used toward degree.
  • Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0 at the time when the degree is awarded.